Hybrid Litigation Defense Attorney — Phoenix

Wilson Elser - Business & Legal Professionals; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

401(k) match

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Disability coverage

Job summary

Wilson Elser in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Litigation Defense Attorney to join our hybrid team. You will manage defense litigation matters from inception through resolution, draft motions, take depositions, and coordinate with clients and colleagues across offices.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, Arizona admission (California/Nevada a plus), and at least 2 years of defense litigation experience, including general liability or trucking/transportation matters.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school and active bar admission.
• Admitted to practice in Arizona; California or Nevada is a plus.
• Minimum 2+ years of defense litigation experience.
• Experience with general liability, commercial litigation, personal injury, or trucking/transportation.
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions is required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and analytical abilities.
• Sophisticated technical skills and ability to manage court appearances and depositions.

Responsibilities

• Support a litigation caseload from inception through resolution, including case strategy, discovery, motions, mediation, and trial prep.
• Draft and argue substantive motions, pleadings, briefs, and memoranda in state and federal courts.
• Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Manage discovery, including drafting responses to interrogatories and requests for production.
• Represent clients at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other dispute resolution proceedings.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients to develop litigation strategies and provide updates.

Skills

Defense litigation experience

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Oral communication

Legal research

Court appearances

Education

JD from ABA accredited law school

Admitted to practice in Arizona

Job description

Wilson Elser in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Litigation Defense Attorney to join our hybrid team. You will manage defense litigation matters from inception through resolution, draft motions, take depositions, and coordinate with clients and colleagues across offices.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, Arizona admission (California/Nevada a plus), and at least 2 years of defense litigation experience, including general liability or trucking/transportation matters.